23 year old son struggling with hair loss

[Parker317]

Hello Concerned Mother,

I am 27 and my hairloss started at about the age of 24. I've been able to maintain it but it's definitely getting worse every year.
My Mom was actually the first person to call out my hair-loss as well. I wouldn't of really noticed it right away but thanks to her I got a "head" start on fighting it. That's what Moms are for.
Be happy your son is comfortable enough talking with you about it as it's a very very tough situation for him I know.

I don't have much knowledge on transplants. My mom has recommended them and I might look into them next year if this Propecia doesn't work. I just started it 6 weeks ago.
Let me jump ahead and ask you if you've heard of Toppik? It's not a cure but it will get him through the next 2-3 years and not being completely demoralized by his hair when in public.
You should be able to find it at a local salon store, I recommend the powder not the spray, have him find the right color, and kind of pepper it in. Once on the hair, make sure he pats his head multiple times for the product to sink down to the skull/not sitting on top of the hair.

Thank you for helping your son in these hard times. It's seriously a killer for a young man at that age. Your 20's is a time for partying/girls/college/etc..you know the drill.
If things get worse, recommend a buzz cut to him and to get him a gym pass. He can kind of re-shape his image.

Best of luck to you both.